Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing, so why is it that we often forget or neglect to floss? Whatever your reasons may be, Dr. Bell wants all Midland residents to know that brushing AND flossing are the key ingredients to keeping a happy, healthy mouth...
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5 Common Dental Myths: Fact or Fiction?
by Health Centered Dentistry | May 27, 2015 | Dental Health
When it comes to ridiculous beliefs on dental hygiene and treatment, we’ve heard just about everything. However, the most dangerous ones usually aren’t quite so over the top. Unfortunately, a number of dental myths are floating all over Midland, so Dr. Bell is here to...
Teeth Grinding, Clenching, and Bruxism
by Health Centered Dentistry | May 13, 2015 | Orthodontics
There is a good chance you have heard Dr. Bell or someone else at Health Centered Dentistry mention the term ‘bruxism’ and discuss the problems it can cause for your oral health. At the office, we talk about a lot of technical dental stuff that doesn’t necessarily...
When a Toothache is Not a Toothache
by Health Centered Dentistry | Apr 27, 2015 | Emergency Dental Care
Most of us in Midland TX have experienced a toothache. At their mildest, toothaches may cause just enough discomfort to get on your nerves and disrupt your concentration, but at their worst, they can be debilitating. Because the pain feels like it’s coming from your...
Diabetes and Oral Health: What Your Dentist Sees
by Health Centered Dentistry | Apr 13, 2015 | Oral Health
It’s no secret that diabetes is a health condition that must be treated because of the problems it can cause throughout the body—including in your mouth. Consider that nearly 26 million children and adults in the U.S. who, according to the American Diabetes...
Periodontal Disease in Pets
by Health Centered Dentistry | Mar 27, 2015 | Dental Hygiene
If you're a regular visitor of our blog, you know that we love talking to Midland folks about the importance of good home dental hygiene and regular visits to Dr. Randell Bell. Preventive dental medicine adds years of good oral health and beautiful smiles to your...
Is it ever too late for dental work?
by Health Centered Dentistry | Mar 13, 2015 | Dental Health
Let’s be honest. If you are like most Midland folks, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. In fact, one in three Americans avoid going to the dentist regularly. After a...
Cold Sores: The Monster Lurking on Your Lips
by Health Centered Dentistry | Feb 27, 2015 | Oral Health
If you have ever had a cold sore, you know how embarrassing they can be and how isolated they can make you feel. It should make you feel better to know that you are not alone: cold sores affect a whopping 8 out of 10 people. This may seem high, but even if you don’t...
A Guide to Cavity Prevention
by Health Centered Dentistry | Feb 13, 2015 | Dental Care
Imagine this- you have come to see Dr. Randell Bell for a cleaning and routine check-up. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Bell tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong, since...
Get Your Smile Back with Dental Implants
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jan 27, 2015 | Dental Implants
Don’t let dentures or gaps in your teeth take away your confidence! Talk to Dr. Randell Bell about dental implants and get started on a path to reclaiming your smile! Health Centered Dentistry offers the best dental implant technology available and we love to help...